Bloomberg: IMF plans to open an office in Venezuela as it deepens its relationship with the country
A technical team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in Caracas to discuss capacity development, data provision, and institutional strengthening. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering opening an office in Venezuela, which would mean establishing a permanent presence in the country for the first time in years. According to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the matter said the multilateral organization is seeking to intensify its technical assistance after Venezuela began sharing its data again.
Analysis: Venezuela seeks to go from being one of the largest reserves to being a major producer
of oil Héctor Obregón, president of Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), highlighted that Venezuela has 303.000 billion barrels of oil underground, but «it is necessary to monetize these resources and it is important to increase production». The president of Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), Héctor Obregón, pointed out that the purpose of the Hydrocarbons Engine and the Venezuelan state oil company is for the nation to move beyond the condition of being only a large oil reserve and become an active major producer of hydrocarbons.
Investment banking firm says the oil agreement between the US and Venezuela will not lower the price
of fuel Specialized companies in financial matters consider that oil production in Venezuela will take years to recover. Various financial analysis firms have analyzed the forecasts made by the White House, after the government of U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement with Venezuela to control 17 oil fields, with some 65,000 million barrels of crude reserves over 100 years. It is important to note that the White House has assured that the agreement between both countries will substantially reduce the price of fuel (gasoline) for American consumers.
Investments in the energy sector "will double Venezuela's oil production in less than
5 years" The U.S. Embassy in Caracas noted in a document that “thanks to the leadership” of the U.S. president, the major energy companies “are once again investing in Venezuela’s future, tapping into its vast oil resources and expanding production.” The United States Embassy in Caracas indicated that thanks to President Donald Trump’s leadership, a new era of investment and energy production is taking shape in the Caribbean nation, “achieving greater prosperity and energy security for the United States and for Venezuela.”
BCV: Inflation in Venezuela fell and stood at 8.9% in August
The financial institution indicated that in the eighth month of the year, an inflation rate consistent with the macroeconomic policy actions applied to achieve price stabilization was achieved. According to data provided by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) for August 2026, the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) recorded a month-over-month variation of 8.9%. In a post on its website, the financial institution explained that in the eighth month of the year a recovery in distribution channels was observed and lower pressure in the foreign exchange market was also recorded, «which was reflected in a smaller variation in the exchange rate and in the prices of goods and services».
Chicago Wheat Futures Continue to Fall: Attention Is Focused on Negotiations
between Russia and Ukraine The Kremlin recently emphasized that the possibility of a peace agreement with Ukraine continues to exist. Chicago wheat futures fell this Friday, extending a slide not seen in three and a half years, while traders wait to see whether diplomatic efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine reduce disruptions to Black Sea grain shipments. According to a Reuters note published by Yahoo Finance, grains such as corn and soybeans were trading up and down ahead of the report to be released next week by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Still on the rise: 77 supermarkets have opened across the country so far this year
Ítalo Atencio, president of the National Association of Supermarkets and Self-Service Stores (ANSA), pointed out that the country's supply index stands at 98%. The president of the National Association of Supermarkets and Self-Service Stores (ANSA), Ítalo Atencio, noted that two international retail companies have been reviewing the Venezuelan market. He also said that so far this year, 77 supermarkets have opened across Venezuela, 10 of them in the state of Zulia, while 4 were opened in Monagas.
CAF, Venezuela Sin Límites and Unidos en Red join forces to promote the Recovery Fund
and Reconstruction of Venezuela The alliance combines CAF's institutional capacity, the experience and coordination of Venezuela Sin Límites in the country, and the international network of Unidos en Red to mobilize resources, bring in partners, and expand the impact of the Fund. CAF —Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean—, the Venezuela Sin Límites Foundation and the Unidos en Red Foundation formalized an alliance to promote and expand the scope of the Fund for the Recovery and Reconstruction of Venezuela (FORRV), created and managed by CAF.
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Miguel Rodríguez, former minister under Carlos Andrés Pérez and the mastermind behind the plan "The Great Turnaround," says that with the right economic measures, the bolívar can be brought to the same level as the dollar.
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🇸🇻 B1tf1n3x enabled trading of 5 tokenized shares under El Salvador regulation. Strategy, Metaplanet, H100, and Capital B are included. They are traded in dollars, USDT and bitcoin.
🤝 Ripple and SettleMint announced an alliance to offer financial entities custody, issuance, settlement, and management of tokenized assets. The rollout has already begun in Asia-Pacific, and they plan to expand it to other markets.
💰 Remixpoint, a Japanese company, announced the sale of all its altcoins and will keep only bitcoin in its treasury. It sold ether, solana, XRP, and dogecoin for 878 million yen.
🚀 Bitmine increased its ether reserve by 5,901,112 units of the cryptocurrency. The firm holds 4.88% of the 120.7 million ETH in circulation and is looking to reach 5%.
📱 Nunchuk launched a new version of its bitcoin wallet with security alerts and compatibility with BitBox.
🛢 Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of Co1nbas3, would seek to control at least 3 oil fields in Venezuela, according to Bloomberg. They are Boca, Guico, and Guara, operated by Alvorada.
🏛 The G20 renewed its stance on digital assets and backed clear paths for digital financial innovation. It says it seeks responsible regulatory frameworks. It also prioritized a focus on stablecoins.
🇪🇨 While Paraguay mines bitcoin using its electrical surplus, Ecuador is doing the opposite and offers BTC mining to attract investment to build the energy the country does not have today.
🚀 Sovereign bonds are seeing global selling and their yields are spiking. For bitcoin, the impact could be bearish initially, but favorable in the long term if governments monetize debt and devalue fiat money.
🗣Tether invests in bitcoin to survive an apocalyptic scenario, its CEO Paolo Ardoino claims.
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🚨 September kicks off with regulatory changes for cryptocurrencies: Four countries move forward with new rules that will impact exchanges, investors, and stablecoin issuers.
💻 A fake Claude app promises free access, but actually distributes malware capable of stealing more than 50 wallets and credentials.
🚨 The U.S. seizes more than USD 560,000 in cryptocurrencies linked to a Hamas financing network.
💰 More than USD 1 billion was spent with cards linked to stablecoins in August, a new record for this type of payment.
📉 Bitcoin is trading below USD 77,000 on the morning of this Wednesday, September 2. New attacks between the U.S. and Iran have raised tensions. The Strait of Hormuz blockade increases the risk of global inflation.